Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon

Description

The beloved modern classic character, Molly Lou Melon, is tackling the timely topic of speaking up for yourself and others. The beloved modern classic character, Molly Lou Melon, is tackling the timely topic of speaking up for yourself and others. Molly Lou Melon's mother taught her to use her big voice for good--to speak up for what's right, for those who can't, and even when it's hard. So she does. When school starts and a bully begins teasing everyone, including a new student, Molly Lou knows just what to do. From standing up for a friend to admitting when you've made a mistake, Molly Lou shows us how speaking up is always the right choice. The beloved classic character has another important message to share, and David Catrow's vibrant and spunky illustrations continue to expand Molly Lou's larger-than-life personality.

Patty Lovell has taught kindergarten and first grade for almost thirty years. She lives in Glen Cove, New York, with her dog, Lucy.

"Molly Lou enthusiastically embraces her mother's instructions to be true to herself, take responsibility, and accept people for who they are along with all their differences. . . While standing up to bullies is nothing new for the perpetually self-confident protagonist, the whimsical approach paired with Catrow's familiar signature ink and watercolor caricatures make this an easily digestible lesson in making good choices and speaking up." -School Library Journal "Molly Lou Melon uses her voice to stand up for a new friend 19 years after she learned to stand up for herself . . . Lovell's text places this strong protagonist at the centers of a loving family and friend group, making her a role model for readers, with her fearless standing up and speaking out.. . An encouraging message in a quirky package." - Kirkus Reviews